Problem Solving and Making a Difference- These two values came as no surprise to me, and work in synch. It came into focus again when i was in conversation with some McKinsey colleagues, and they mentioned that the goal of the firm is to use their problem solving skills to make a difference to the client. I strongly believe in finding the best fit, regardless of convention or past experience, and finding solutions to problems rather than finding workarounds or sticking plasters!
Sense of Achievement- means that it isn't about what it does for me personally, but it is seeing the look on people's faces when you get them to a place they never thought they'd see. It also means that i get motivated by activity that is important, or moves initiatives forward. I left a previous company because the work I was doing was mere paper pushing, administrative work that kept the bureaucratic cogs turning.
Equity/Egalite- A sense of equality, fairness and a rejection of patronage or favouritism. This also refers to a sense of gaining rewards on merit, rather than faces fitting or social relationships.
Thinking Space- Being an introvert I value time alone to reflect and to think. I do my best thinking when out running; many a hair-brained scheme has been concocted out on the road. It is also recognition that sometimes i need to move away from the confines of the office to do some real thinking. Sitting at a desk often forces productivity, and so any chance i get to flee my desk for a white board is seized upon!
Broadening Knowledge- a thirst for learning, it is the motivation i need to get up at 5am to hit my Open Uni books, it is the investment in the HBR subscription, and is one of the reasons I'm doing this blog and trying out twitter!
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